Golden Horn

The Golden Horn is a natural, crescent-shaped inlet in Istanbul, Turkey, that separates the historical city from its eastern parts. It serves as an important waterway, historically providing a safe harbor and a strategic defense point. Today, it connects the Bosporus Strait to the Bosphorus Bridge and features a mix of historic sites, modern neighborhoods, and bridges. The area is known for its scenic beauty, cultural significance, and role as a hub of commerce and transportation, balancing Istanbul's rich history with contemporary urban life.